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A Conversation with Marine Biologist Diva Amon. In person at the New England Aquarium's Simons Theatre or via Zoom

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A Conversation with Marine Biologist Diva Amon. In person at the New England Aquarium's Simons Theatre or via Zoom

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The Deep Ocean: Earth’s Final Frontier with Diva Amon

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Conscious Leadership Expedition for Women - July 27-July 4, 2022 Caribbean

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Conscious Leadership Expedition for Women - July 27-July 4, 2022 Caribbean

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Environmental Science and Animal Behavior students have rare opportunity to experience a bear up close

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After setting out before dawn, traveling three and half hours north, and trekking through the woods in snowshoes, a trip to a bear den by students in Noah Perlut's Terrestrial Wildlife lab was almost a major disappointment. Instead, it turned out to be a rare and fascinating experience.

When checking in on the bears, wildlife biologists from the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife (IFW) will approach the den and tranquilize the bears inside. This time, things did not quite go as planned.

"The female and her cubs ran off," explained Perlut, Ph.D., professor and assistant academic director in the School of Marine and Environmental Programs. "We were all quite disappointed. It seemed like we would not see bears."

Then, one of the IFW wildlife biologists spotted the cubs.

"They were at the top of a 50-foot tree," stated student Cameron Indeck (Environmental Science, '22). "We all came to the realization that this may be the closest we get to a cub."

"I was just happy to see a bear den up close," said student Nicole Corriveau (Environmental Science, '22). "I was ecstatic that I was seeing the bears up close in the tree and even more excited when one cub started climbing down."

As the cub inched down the tree closer to the ground, the IFW wildlife biologist was able to tranquilize it, giving the students the up-close experience they were hoping for.

"We were able to examine, touch, and pet the tranquilized yearling, which was amazing," Corriveau commented. "I got to feel her insanely thick fur, sharp nails, and long teeth."

The students watched as the IFW crew measured the 45-pound yearling cub and attached a radio collar to her. For more than 40-years, IFW has monitored the health of Maine's bear population, making it the longest running study of its kind in the country.

"The goal of the study is to understand female and cub survivorship and how factors such as food, development, and hunting affect that survivorship," said Perlut.

The students say the trip confirmed for them that things do not always work out as planned when out in the wild.

"It taught me that conservation is just as difficult as it seems," Indeck said.

Corriveau added, "It was awesome to see how members of the bear crew from IFW quickly responded to the constantly changing factors in the woods. I also learned a lot more about IFW, an agency that I really want to work for one day."

Both students say it was an experience that they will not soon forget.

"At the end of the day I couldn't stop telling my roommates, friends, and teammates about how awesome this trip was," Corriveau said.

"It was a rollercoaster of an experience and definitely once in a lifetime," Indeck exclaimed. "I will be talking about this trip forever."

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Environmental Science and Animal Behavior students get rare opportunity to experience a bear up close

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After setting out before dawn, traveling three and half hours north, and trekking through the woods in snowshoes, a trip to a bear den by students in Noah Perlut's Terrestrial Wildlife lab was almost a major disappointment. Instead, it turned out to be a rare and fascinating experience.

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Rachel Carson Council Fellowship Program

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Rachel Carson Council Fellowship Program

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Hannah Korper jokes that she knows more about kelp than she ever thought she would.

The Class of 2022 marine biology student has spent her senior year working in the lab of Carrie Byron, Ph.D., associate professor in the School of Marine and Environmental Programs at the University of New England, as part of a large-scale project to study the food safety aspects of various seaweeds.

Seaweed is considered a "raw agricultural commodity" by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and is therefore not well regulated. Korper's research involves recording the temperature of Maine seaweed harvesters' crops for food safety considerations.

The storage and duration of seaweed can impact the safety of edible seaweeds, Korper said, as warmer temperatures could potentially lead to higher pathogen replication and microbial growth.

With funding from a UNE Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) grant and the Aquaculture Research Institute at the University of Maine, Korper has been working with seaweed harvesters across the state to measure the temperature of their crops after they are harvested and before they are processed into consumable products. This past summer, Korper distributed temperature logging devices to harvesters - which record the temperature of the seaweeds compared to the ambient air temperature - and trained harvesters on how to use the tools.

The ongoing project will collect data that will be useful in developing handling protocols for food safety, Korper said.

"Most seaweed is blanched after it's harvested, and most microbes are killed before consumption so that food safety isn't of much concern," Korper said, explaining that fresh seaweed has a short shelf life and that, if it is to be stored any amount of time, it needs to first be processed in some way. "But we wanted to collected this data to see if there are best practices for seaweed harvesting and storage. The data we collect can help inform when temperatures might become a concern during the storage process."

Growing up by the sea, the Killingworth, Connecticut, native knew she wanted to become involved in research as part of her undergraduate studies, but Korper did not know how far her research would take her.

"I had no idea where this project was going to go, but it's been a very exciting opportunity," she remarked. "Getting to meet with seaweed harvesters one-on-one was probably the coolest part, because they were so accommodating to me and showed me their business operations. It's been amazing to see how my research is helping the industry and to learn from the industry professionals."

As a result of her work, Korper has been invited to sit in on meetings of the Maine Seaweed Council, a group of seaweed harvesters, researchers, processors, business owners, and associates that strives to protect Maine's marine algae ecosystems; develops and adheres to sustainable cultivation and harvest practices; promotes the use of Maine seaweeds; and educates the public, regulators, and elected officials about the industry.

Many of the council's members are the harvesters with whom she works, Korper said. At the council's meetings, Korper and several graduate students working in Byron's lab provide updates to the council on their research and gain valuable feedback from council members on how to improve their work.

"It's been really valuable to sit in on the Maine Seaweed Council meetings because I get to hear from people who are experts in this industry," Korper remarked. "It's such a unique thing for an undergraduate student to do."

Byron remarked that Korper's work is vital to Maine's growing seaweed industry as it was requested by the seaweed harvesters themselves who want the data to inform best practices for seaweed handling.

"Hannah has been instrumental in advancing this research - research that was requested by seaweed harvesters - because there are a wide range of harvested species, techniques, and handling practices across the industry," Byron said. "It is important data to consider as the industry continues to grow in Maine."

As for Korper, her research will continue, even after she graduates from UNE this May. In the meantime, she will be distributing more temperature loggers to seaweed harvesters and is already training other undergraduate students on how to keep the study going. She also hopes to present her research - pandemic disruptions pending - at the Northeast Aquaculture Conference and Exposition in Portland in April and is already in the process of applying for graduate studies.

"This project became a lot bigger than I ever expected, and it's only really just getting started," Korper reflected. "I'm very proud of the work I've done so far, and I can't wait to see where this research takes me."

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Undergraduate student's research on edible seaweed brings waves of opportunities

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Hannah Korper jokes that she knows more about kelp than she ever thought she would. The Class of 2022 marine biology student has spent her senior year working in the lab of Carrie Byron, Ph.D., associate professor in the School of Marine and Environmental Programs at the University of New England, as part of a large-scale project to study the food safety aspects of various seaweeds.

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UNE North Career Night - Tuesday, April 12th @ 6:00pm

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Marine Science Seminar Speaker Series - Spring 2022

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Check out Dr. Thomas Klak's American Chestnut Restoration Project!

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Restoring the American Chestnut Tree in Maine - UNE Environmental Studies Program

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Congratulations Ariana Telzerow!                    (Marine Affairs, '23) Study abroad leads to Internship opportunity!

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A student’s study abroad in Iceland leads to one-of-a-kind internship opportunity

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In the remote north of Iceland, in a small fishing town where, in the summer, the sun shines for 24 hours at a time, Ariana Telzerow (Marine Affairs, ’23), is turning her semester abroad into a career.

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Paid Summer Research Programs - Pathways to Science

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UNE Marine Science Center featured on NBC Boston News for rare lobster relocations - Great job Markus Frederich and Lindsay Forrette!

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UNE Marine Science Center featured on NBC Boston News for rare lobster relocations - Great job Markus Frederich and Lindsay Forrette!

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Meet the Cotton Candy-Colored Lobster Just Caught in Maine

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A 1-in-100 million lobster was caught in Maine, and her rare color will spare her from the dinner plate.

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Tidal Shift Award Youth Art Prize - Portland Museum of Art and Climate Initiatives

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The search is onfor New England's emerging young artists who are exploring innovative ideas around sustainability through their work.

The Tidal Shift Award aims to leverage the power of socially-aware artworks, awarding and platforming teenagers and young adults who are focused on solutions for climate change.

We are currently accepting submissions of artworks that relate to the climate crisis through theme, subject matter, solutions, and more. Together, we can showcase the artists and artworks that can influence, motivate, and galvanize our communities to do more to address our environment.

The Tidal Shift Award is open to all young artists in the New England region (Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont, and the Abenaki, Maliseet, Micmac, Mohegan, Narragansett, Nauset, Nipmuc, Passamaquoddy, Pennacook, Penobscot, Pequot, Wabanaki, Wampanoag, and Woronoco nations) between the ages of 14 and 22, to create a work of art contemplating an issue and/or a solution to a crisis facing your community resulting from climate change.

Participants can use any medium (e.g. painting, printmaking, photography, sculpture, video, all works of paper) and young artists of any ethnic or racial identity, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ability are encouraged to apply.

Cash prizes will be awarded in two divisions (three (3) prizes awarded per division):

Division 1: Ages 14-18

Division 2: Ages 19-22

The Tidal Shift Award is a juried competition comprised of leaders in the field of science, advocacy, academia, and the arts, who believe we need new ways to address a crisis that is otherwise too easily ignored.

SAMAA ABDURRAQIB
Samaa Abdurraqib, PhD (she/her/hers) is the Associate Director at the Maine Humanities Council, and is a leader for Outdoor Afro, a national organization committed to (re)connecting Black people to the outdoors and connecting Black people to each other through the outdoors.

ZANAGEE ARTIS
Zanagee Artis is a founder, a co-executive director, and the policy director of the global youth-led climate justice organization Zero Hour.

SOPHIE DAVIS
Sophie Davis (she/her/hers), is a founding member and Artistic Director of Halcyon, a Maine-based musician's collective dedicated to using music and the arts to raise awareness of climate change.

DARREN RANCO
Darren Ranco is the Chair of Native American Programs, University of Maine, and as a member of the Penobscot Tribal Rights and Resources Protection Board since 2012, has been developing research collaborations with the Wabanaki Tribal Nations in Maine and ensuring the protection of Wabanaki Cultural heritage.

DAVID REIDMILLER
Dr. Dave Reidmiller is the inaugural Director of the Climate Center at the Gulf of Maine Research Institute (GMRI) where he works to raise awareness of how climate change affects people throughout the Gulf of Maine region-and what they can do about it.

Why The Tidal Shift Award?

The Tidal Shift Award is a result of a partnership between the Portland Museum Of Art and The Climate Initiative.

Over the last five years, The Portland Museum of Art has worked to reposition the museum a leader in Maine's cultural, economic, and environmental future, investing in DEAI actions while promoting an Art for All mission. Its hope has long been to center Maine and New England as a place that brings new ideas, people, and communities together. In order to achieve this goal, the PMA has made sustainability a core tenet driving its Strategic Plan.

The Climate Initiative believes youth are key to solving the climate challenge because they influence and foster climate concern among their parents, communities, and decision-makers. Their goal is to develop a cohesive youth voice that influences decision-makers to embrace climate solutions. TCI aims to educate, empower and activate 10 million youth to reach this goal by 2025.

Art's ability to inspire social change can be harnessed to fight climate change.

From our beloved rocky shores and pristine waterways to our vast wilderness and open terrain, New England's natural beauty has long been our calling card.

For the communities who call our region home-whether fishing villages along the coast, small downtown districts, large city centers, or destinations "upta camp"-everything that makes New England special is connected to our environment.

Our region is acutely at risk due to climate change. Maine's seas are warming faster than 99% of the entire ocean. Rhode Island is implementing sweeping climate change legislation. And Vermont is preparing for future migration as a result of climate change. Some future changes are inevitable, but with prompt action, many of the most extreme consequences of climate change could be avoided or their worst impacts reduced. The time for action is now.

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Announcing the Tidal Shift Award Youth Art Prize

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The search is onfor New England's emerging young artists who are exploring innovative ideas around sustainability through their work. We are currently accepting submissions of artworks that relate to the climate crisis through theme, subject matter, solutions, and more.

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Paid Undergraduate Research Opportunity - Summer 2022 in the Philippines

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Paid Undergraduate Research Opportunity - Summer 2022 in the Philippines

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Manomet Sustainability internships
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Professor Noah Perlut featured in Audubon Magazine

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Professor Noah Perlut featured in Audubon Magazine

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Vermont Hay Season Is Shifting Earlier, But Nesting Birds Are Staying Put

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Because of warming temperatures, farmers harvest hay earlier in the year than they did two decades ago, placing songbird nests in balers' paths.

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UNE Office of Research and Scholarship Newsletter

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UNE Office of Research and Scholarship Newsletter

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PLAINFIELD - In the middle of August, you can spy the last of the bobolinks making their way south to their wintering grounds in South America. Bobolinks are in trouble: Recent research reveals that while the farmers whose fields they rely on for habitats are quickly adapting to climate change, migratory grassland birds like the bobolinks are not.

Noah Perlut, an ecologist at the University of New England who led the research, said that the date of the first cut of hay in Vermont has moved about 10 days earlier over the last 18 years. The shift has created a conflict between farmers who need to get the nutritious first cut as early as they can, and the birds whose nests are vulnerable to farm equipment.

"These birds nest directly on the ground in hayfields and pastures. And their nests are incredibly vulnerable to equipment and grazing. When a field is mowed, there's a 100% chance that those nests are going to fail," Perlut said.

His research follows Savannah sparrows and bobolinks, both grassland species, closely.

Ten days may not seem like much, but Maeve McGowan, a recent graduate who contributed to the research at UNE, which is based in southern Maine, said that "it can make a huge difference."

"There are 65 days between parents making nests and babies beginning to fly, and out of 65 days, 10 days makes a huge difference. A few days means that the babies can fly away and escape farm equipment," she said.

Delaying the first cut of hay also has steep consequences for farmers. Pat McNamara, of McNamara Dairy in Plainfield, said that the first cut on his family's approximately 450 acres of hay fields is "about a week" earlier than it was in decades past.

He said that waiting to cut the hay impacts its quality "tremendously."

"The earlier you get it cut, the better," he said. "The protein is much higher, the energy levels are higher. It makes the cows grow better and milk better."

Perlut said that dairy farmers, whose fields make up about 25% of grassland habitat in Vermont, have always had to mow early in the season. However, more and more farmers who used to mow in late June and July are cutting their hay earlier.

"Put together, grasslands species are struggling with the timing of mowing on 60% of available habitat," he said. "Without thoughtful management plans, it's just not going to work for the birds."

Perlut said that agricultural uses and optimal habitats do not have to conflict. His recent research is part of a lengthy research project about how hayfield and pasture management impacts grassland songbirds. When the Bobolink Odyssey project began in 2002, he said that the dogma for supporting birds was that farmers had to mow later.

"Inherently, that's correct," he said. "But for dairy farmers, there's not even a conversation to be had because dairy farmers cannot delay their first harvest."

He said that "the heart and soul of our work" is finding "an alternative model that works for dairy farmers." If farmers cut as early as mid-May, they can take advantage of young, high-protein hay. If they then wait a full 65 days to make their next cut, the grassland birds will have time to nest and raise their young before the heavy equipment comes through.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Natural Resource Conservation Service offers landowners expert advice on how to manage their fields for grassland birds. The NRCS program also offers financial incentives to landowners to either delay their first cut entirely, or follow Perlut and his colleagues' model.

Although their needs conflict at times, birds need farmers: Bobolinks depend on fields that are mowed at least annually for their habitat.

Meanwhile, the Bobolink Project, a partnership between Audubon Vermont, Mass Audubon and New Hampshire Audubon, incentivizes farmers to either cut early and wait at least 70 days, or delay all cutting until August.

The group implemented a "CSA model" that gave concerned observers the opportunity to contribute to a fund that would compensate landowners.

Interested landowners in turn participate in a reverse auction, with per-acre compensation of about $50 awarded to the lowest bidders. In 2021, the program secured that landowners would not mow about 1,000 acres across 24 farms during the bobolinks' nesting period.

Pat McNamara said that although he had heard of an incentive option to change haying procedures, he and his family had never considered it because they cannot compromise the quality of the hay. He said that over the course of a season, an acre can yield about $180 worth of hay.

"We generally have few people enrolled in the program who are making their living off of agriculture," said Allan Strong, an ornithologist at the University of Vermont who works on the Bobolink Project and also contributes to the Bobolink Odyssey's research. "For those not involved in farming, it's just really helpful in terms of paying property taxes ... For the farmers, it's really dependent upon their carrying capacity on their property. For those farmers that have just enough land to support their beef cows or dairy cows, we can't pay them enough money."

When Perlut first investigated grassland birds' response to climate change, he predicted that the Savannah sparrow, a short-distance migrator, would adapt more quickly to the changing climate than bobolinks because their wintering grounds in the American South correspond with northern weather patterns.

Instead, they found that both Savannah sparrows and bobolinks, whose migration exceeds 12,000 miles, failed to adapt.

His yet-to-be-tested theory is that both species evolved for the grasslands of the Midwest where habitat disruptions - such as massive bison herds and small fires - came sporadically rather than annually. Unused to disasters that came every year, they returned to where they nested before.

"They assumed if it came this year, then it's not going to come next year," he said.
Claire Potter is a Report for America corps member. She can be reached at cpotter@vnews.com or 603-727- 3242.

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Shelburne Farms' Plan for the Birds - Motus Radio System Tracks Migration of Bats, Insects

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An abandoned power pole at Shelburne Farms has been adapted to connect the farm with a global network of antennas tracking the flight patterns of migrating creatures.

The Motus radio telemetry tracking station will further advance Shelburne Farms' place at the head of the line in research into the travel habits of bobolinks - and other birds, bats and even migrating insects like monarch butterflies.

Farm manager Sam Dixon said the telemetry tracking station at the farm's dairy barn resembles an old-time television antenna and advances a rewarding partnership between the farm and researchers.

Noah Perlut, a professor in the marine and environmental program at the University of New England, said he has been studying bobolinks on Shelburne Farms for 20 years, since he was in graduate school at the University of Vermont. The Motus tracking system boosts his research capabilities by leaps and bounds.

Motus is not an acronym. It's from the Latin term meaning movement.

The system collects data about any flying creature that's been tagged and comes within 15 kilometers (almost 10 miles) of the antenna. It immediately records not only the species but the specific animal.

Motus feeds into a database maintained by Birds Canada. This information is then immediately available to anyone else who is plugged into the system around the world.

Perlut said the initiative to put a tracking station at the farm started when a colleague from Pennsylvania called because she'd gotten a grant to put nanotags on bobolinks. A bird with a nanotag sends a signal detectable by the Motus system. Some nanotags are even small enough to go on larger insects such as butterflies or dragonflies.

Perlut's colleague wanted his expertise on how to catch and tag bobolinks. But she also wondered if he'd be interested in expanding the program by nanotagging bobolinks in Vermont.

By a stroke of luck and serendipitous coincidence, Perlut connected with Todd Alleger, a former student of his from the University of Vermont.

Alleger works for a small land trust in southeastern Pennsylvania that is part of a larger program - the Northeast Motus Collaboration - working to establish 50 Motus towers across the Northeast. The Northeast Motus Collaboration is part of an even larger program putting up Motus towers across the world.

Recently, Alleger and his team put up another Vermont tower in the Missisquoi National Wildlife Refuge north of St. Albans. Their goal is to have at least six Motus telemetry tracking stations up across the state within the year.

This project is funded by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and involves lots of governmental and nonprofit organizations, including the Audubon Society, in the six northeastern states.

Alleger said for the past four years, his organization has managed 100 stations between Maryland and Maine that are part of the mid-Atlantic Motus project.

One of the more rewarding research projects Alleger said he'd participated in was using the Motus to follow the red knot, an endangered shore bird they were able to follow from Pennsylvania to the Arctic and learn the number of days the migration took.

"If the towers weren't there, we wouldn't have that information," Alleger said.

Dixon said one result of the bobolink research over the years at Shelburne Farms is a change to their hay mowing schedule. Because of his studies, Perlut encouraged them to have their first mow earlier in the spring and their second mow later in the summer.

Perlut said when he first started studying bobolinks at Shelburne Farms, the farm's first mow came around Memorial Day, with the second cut about 35-40 days later. Now, the farm first mows 10 days earlier and waits for about 65 days before the second mow. This gives the chicks time to hatch, learn to fly and start out on their own - and for their parents to experience the complex emotions caused by empty nest syndrome.

"This increases the birds' ability to raise young chicks successfully from zero offspring per year to each female fledging three offspring per year, which is almost the same as if the field has never been cut at all," Perlut said.

And the impact on the hay yield is minimal, Dixon said. The first mow produces high quality hay that's excellent feed for the dairy cows. The second mow produces hay that's good for the farm's heifers and sheep.

Perlut said he fell in love with bobolinks two decades ago because they are beautiful, magical and very complex birds.

In late August after the bobolinks breed in Shelburne, they fly to the coast of New Jersey. From there they fly nonstop over the ocean to Venezuela where they spend a month. From Venezuela they fly to Bolivia where they stay for a short vacay and then fly to Argentina, usually arriving in December with plenty of shopping days before Christmas.

When the bobolinks leave in April, they fly almost non-stop back to Vermont in two to three weeks.

"The amazing part is that, even though they're in Argentina in the summer, they don't breed there. They're only there to eat," Perlut said.

The bobolinks from Shelburne Farms appear to return from Argentina to almost the same fields to mate. Bobolinks from other parts of the country don't seem to be as diligent about returning to the exact same places they came from as those from this area.

Dixon said the guests at Sheburne Farms are delighted to see the bobolinks return in the spring.

"The bobolinks in the fields are quite interesting and colorful birds with a beautiful song," Dixon said. "Being involved in this project with Noah has been some of the most interesting and rewarding work that I've done in the 25 years I've been at Shelburne Farms."

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KENNEBUNKPORT - The Kennebunkport Climate Initiative (KCI) is launching its first-ever webinar series on climate change, starting with a conversation on the warming Gulf of Maine, co-hosted by Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences, on Wednesday, Dec. 16 at 1 p.m.

The waters in the Gulf of Maine are warming at a rate that is 99% faster than the rest of the global ocean. "Our organization was founded in direct response to the alarming rate of the warming Gulf of Maine," said Dr. Jono Anzalone, Executive Director at KCI. "Maine is at the forefront of the effects of climate change. We created this webinar series to showcase the organizations and people (adults and youth) that are doing something about it in a nonpartisan way." Anzalone joined KCI this fall from a global leadership position at the International Red Cross, where he spent over 20 years working in global crisis response.

"Our goal over the next year is to help educate and empower Mainers for climate action by hearing the inspiring stories of local organizations, local youth, experts, and thought leaders all tackling this issue," Anzalone said. "We aim to lift up the experiences of Maine populations impacted by climate change, as we know that climate change disproportionately impacts black and other diverse communities, while also focusing on the climate solutions meant to mitigate or solve these issues. We are committed at KCI to building an inclusion coalition. Together, we all can help to slow the rise of climate change effects on the places we love."

KCI originated from a climate change education initiative called the Gulf of Maine Field Studies class, co-created by three local passionate environmental educators. Awarded the Gulf of Maine Council 2019 Visionary award, this meaningful curriculum led to youth-led conversations with local policymakers that in turn created real action, mitigation and change. KCI's goal is to replicate and expand on this success to catalyze climate action with youth across the U.S. and beyond.

This climate action webinar series will kick-off on Dec. 16 with a conversation hosted by Jono Anzalone, featuring Dr. Deborah Bronk, Bigelow Laboratory President and CEO, and Olivia Durham, KCI Youth Ambassador and a previous participant in Bigelow Laboratory's Keller BLOOM high school program. The discussion will focus on the Gulf of Maine, how science is pushing climate action forward, and youth action towards mitigating climate change effects. The webinar begins at 1 p.m. and will last 45 minutes. This digital event is open to the public, but pre-registration is required. To register, please visit https://bit.ly/KCIBigelowLabsRegistration.

The next webinar installment at the end of January will be hosted by Leia Lowery, KCI Director of Programs and Outreach, and will feature David Reidmiller, Ph.D., GMRI Climate Center Director, who was named last month to President-elect Joe Biden's Office of Science and Technology Policy. The January webinar will be co-hosted by The Nature Conservancy in Maine, and will also feature Kate Dempsey, TNC Maine's State Director.

Please visit kportclimate.org to join KCI's mailing list and receive invitations to future webinars.

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Kennebunkport-based Climate Initiative launches webinar series on climate change

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KENNEBUNKPORT - The Kennebunkport Climate Initiative (KCI) is launching its first-ever webinar series on climate change, starting with a conversation on the warming Gulf of Maine, co-hosted by Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences, on Wednesday, Dec. 16 at 1 p.m.

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Solve Climate by 2030 Dialog - News Coverage

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The University of New England is proud to have led the state in hosting the Maine "Solve Climate by 2030 Dialog" on Wednesday, April 7. The dialog was one of more than 100 such events across 45 countries worldwide and in nearly every U.S. state held as part of the Solve Climate by 2030 project. Led by Bard College, the project aims to encourage states to engage in ambitious but feasible actions to tackle climate change.

The event featured a "climate solutions" panel on the topic of "Green Recovery, Climate Solutions and a Just Transition," composed of local climate experts who discussed feasible steps to combat climate change.

Heading the panel were Hannah Pingree, director of the Governor's Office of Policy Innovation and the Future; Maulian Dana, Penobscot Nation ambassador; Ania Wright, Sierra Club Maine representative; and David Costello, climate and clean energy director of the Natural Resources Council of Maine.

Charles Tilburg, Ph.D., academic director of the UNE School of Marine and Environmental Programs, moderated the panel and a subsequent Q+A session.

In the discussion, Pingree outlined details of "Maine Won't Wait," the state's four-year climate action plan. The plan calls for the state to achieve carbon neutrality by 2045; reduce greenhouse gas emissions 45% below 1990 levels by 2030; to advance equity through Maine's climate response; ensure that Maine people, industries, and communities are resilient to the impacts of climate change; and to foster economic opportunity and prosperity throughout the state.

Currently, 54% of the state's greenhouse emissions come from transportation, while 19% come from residential houses and 11% from commercial buildings. Pingree detailed steps that Maine plans to take to reduce emissions, including modernizing buildings and infrastructure and embracing clean energy innovation.

In discussing ways to mitigate the effects of climate change, panelists also addressed its roots. Wright described climate change as the result of capitalistic and colonialist principles that have driven, and continue to drive, consumption.

"When I think about the most powerful solutions to the climate crisis, I think mostly about system change and climate justice," she said. "Climate justice, to me, is the recognition that our climate crisis was caused by failures of our political, social, and economic systems, and solving it demands intersectional solutions that will transform these systems and hold those responsible for the climate crisis accountable - ultimately resulting in a livable future where all of us can thrive."

Ambassador Dana discussed how equity is important to realizing the state's climate goals and how environmental justice - however it be defined - amplifies the voices of the vulnerable populations most directly impacted by climate change.

"When you hold up your most vulnerable communities, you are lifting up the entire state," she said.

Dana, in discussing equity as it relates to climate change, acknowledged the longstanding connection between climate and the tribal nations.

"We are all living on the only Earth we will have, so we need to start thinking like tribal nations and see climate as our relative, our friend - something that we all need to unite around and take care of together," she said.

Dana's sentiment reflects UNE's mission of improving the health of people and communities - particularly those in rural or underserved areas. In addition to boasting a number of interprofessional health professions programs that routinely serve vulnerable populations, the University has taken concrete steps to mitigate climate change.

The University's adopted its first Climate Action Plan in 2010, which calls for UNE to become carbon neutral by 2040. In 2015, UNE became one of the few institutions in the northeast to academically engage undergraduate students in climate change topics by offering an interdisciplinary minor in Climate Change Studies.

Most recently, in January, UNE announced it will adopt a carbon-reduced portfolio for the University's endowment. The resolution to significantly reduce UNE's investments in carbon-related industries affects a substantial proportion - approximately 22% - of its portfolio.

In turn, UNE's investment in funds that rank poorly in environmental performance will be reallocated to funds that promote carbon reduction and social responsibility, as determined by environmental, social, and governance factors (ESG) used to measure the sustainability and societal impact of investments.

In her opening remarks for the event, UNE Interim Provost Karen T. Pardue, Ph.D., M.S., RN, CNE, ANEF, emphasized the urgency of climate work in Maine and iterated the University's role in meeting the state's climate needs.

"Climate change represents complex and interconnected social, environmental, scientific and epistemological issues," she said. "As such, no one discipline is able to tackle the challenges and opportunities climate change presents."

"The University of New England is deeply committed to this vital work," she continued, calling for an interdisciplinary approach to climate solutions. "Our strategic plan reflects our profound concern and respect for health: the health of individuals, health of our communities, health of our environment, and the health of our planet. We are also committed to interdisciplinary, collaborative problem-solving approaches to address the real-world problems facing people, society, and our planet."

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The University of New England is proud to have led the state in hosting the Maine "Solve Climate by 2030 Dialog" on Wednesday, April 7. The dialog was one of more than 100 such events across 45 countries worldwide and in nearly every U.S. state held as part of the Solve Climate by 2030 project.

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Welcome "Banana Split" - Another Rare Lobster at the MSC!

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Welcome "Banana Split" - Another Rare Lobster at the MSC!

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A colorful character has become the mascot for a research program studying the impact of climate change on the economically important lobster fisheries of Maine. "Banana," a bright yellow lobster, was caught off the coast of Maine and has found a home at the University of New England in Biddeford.

How did Banana get to be so bright? According to Markus Frederich, a marine scientist at the university, The coloration of lobsters is caused by several pigment proteins, the main colors being yellow, blue and red. The mixture of these pigments, plus pigments that the lobsters take up through their food, gives the lobster the typical "lobster color." Most likely due to genetic mutations, some of the pigment proteins can be missing leading to a different coloration. In Banana's case, the yellow color is dominant, overshadowing the blue and red."

Roughly 1 in 30 million lobsters has the genetic mutation that causes the yellow shell color, and there are many different color varieties, including bright blue, calico (black and orange) and the rarest of all -- white lobsters. The people of Maine have seen them all, as the lobster population and the state are closely intertwined. This is why researchers are studying the impact of warming waters on the lobsters.

water temperatures in the Gulf of Maine were warming seven times faster

Lobster fishing is a major component of the "blue economy" -- the various economic activities involving the oceans such as shipping, fishing, offshore energy production and marine tourism. Lobster fishing is the most valuable fishery in the country, worth an estimated $674 million in 2019.

Banana is not the only unusual lobster in the -tone lobster, named Banana Split, that is actually conjoined twins -- one half is a normal lobster color, and the other side is a twin with one of the rare color mutations. T he lab also has three larvae that are about six months old and have turned bright blue. "That we, by coincidence, caught three blue lobsters as larvae is unlikely, but we are still wondering whether this is genetic or nutritional. We certainly follow these blue baby lobsters closely," he said.

study the impacts that a warming Gulf of Maine is having on lobster larvae

Banana is a particularly apt mascot for this project, considering how economically important lobster fisheries are for Maine and the blue economy of the U.S. in general. NSF support is critical to the work of Frederich and his colleagues. "Without the NSF, this multi-institutional project would not be possible. Our work includes specialists from several fields -- a lobster biologist, a physiologist, an ecologist and a modeler -- and logistical help from the Maine Department of Marine Resources. Only NSF supports this kind of work." In addition, NSF "allows us also to include undergraduate and graduate students to train them as the next generation of scientists."

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Golden lobster shines light on impact of climate change on 'blue economy'

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A colorful character has become the mascot for a research program studying the impact of climate change on the economically important lobster fisheries of Maine. "Banana," a bright yellow lobster, was caught off the coast of Maine and has found a home at the University of New England in Biddeford.

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Quantitative Research Associate  Gulf of Maine Research Institute - Portland, ME

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Quantitative Research Associate  Gulf of Maine Research Institute - Portland, ME

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Macroinvertebrate Taxonomist- The Academy of Natural Sciences - Philadelphia, PA

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Macroinvertebrate Taxonomist- The Academy of Natural Sciences - Philadelphia, PA

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Solar Power Positions for ReVision Energy in ME, NH, and MA

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ReVision is hiring! We have a number of open positions, both in the field and in the office. Do you know someone who's interested in a solar career? We know a clean and just future is possible, but we can't achieve it without a full team, so please help us find new crew members!

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True Chesapeake Oyster Co Assistant Nursery Manager - Baltimore, MD

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True Chesapeake Oyster Co Assistant Nursery Manager - Baltimore, MD

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Maine Farmland Trust, Multiple Positions - Portland, Belfast, or Remote ME

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MFT is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, size, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic as established by law. Additionally, MFT strives to foster an inclusive workplace. People from diverse backgrounds, including those traditionally underrepresented in agricultural leadership, are encouraged to apply.

It is MFT's practice to set compensation amounts that align with the successful candidate's experience. We offer a possible salary range describing the level of compensation we'd expect to offer for the advertised position. In addition to competitive pay, MFT offers several benefits to its employees, including a group health plan, group vision and dental plans, 2 weeks of paid vacation at the start of employment, 14 paid holidays/year, a 401(k) Retirement Plan, wellness and farm share benefits, and other forms of paid time-off. This benefits information corresponds to full-time employment with benefits also offered to part-time employees on a pro-rated basis.
MFT is currently hiring for the following positions:

Finance Manager; Portland or Belfast, Maine or remote in Maine ($50,000 - $62,000)

Farmland Protection Project Manager; Portland or Belfast, Maine ($45,000 - $50,000)

Municipal Policy Associate; Portland or Belfast, Maine or remote in Maine ($40,000 - $45,000)

Content Creator and Digital Communities Associate; Portland or Belfast, Maine or remote in Maine ($40,000 - $45,000)

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MFT is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, size, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic as established by law. Additionally, MFT strives to foster an inclusive workplace.

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Science/Tech Teacher for K-6 in Los Angeles

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University of Maine Darling Marine Center Outreach and Residential Life Coordinator

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University of Maine Darling Marine Center Outreach and Residential Life Coordinator

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Darling Marine Center Outreach and Residential Life Coordinator

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Center’s Seaside Safari Environmental Day Camp Camp Counselor and Seasonal Naturalist - Rye, NH

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Center’s Seaside Safari Environmental Day Camp Camp Counselor and Seasonal Naturalist - Rye, NH

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Summer Camp Counselor and Seasonal Naturalist

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Environmental Educator, Earthkeepers Summer Day Camp  - Seattle, WA

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Carkeek Park Environmental Learning Center - Seattle, WA

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Summer Research Assistants as NSF REU Fellows- Harvard University or George Mason University

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Horseshoe Crab Field Coordinator- Cape Cod, MA

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Fisheries Observers- Alaska and West Coast

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Part-Time Oyster Farm Hand- South Thomaston, Maine

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Assistant Oyster Farm Manager- Great Bay, NH

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Laboratory Researcher IV - Rutgers University

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Laboratory Researcher IV

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Position Details

Recruitment/Posting Title

Laboratory Researcher IV

Job Category

Staff & Executive - Research (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory)

Department

SEBS-Haskin Shellfsh Rsrch Lab

Posting Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Laboratory Researcher IV for the Haskin Shellfish Research Lab. Duties include but are not limited to production of cultchless eastern oyster, bay scallop, and surf clam seed in accordance with existing NJAIC protocol for sale to private industry, coordination and interaction with private industry growers, assisting with ongoing externally funded culture efforts, and training and oversight of a small team of seasonal undergraduate and graduate student technicians.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

Oversee daily bivalve hatchery activities including broodstock conditioning, spawning, larval rearing, post-set husbandry, and grow-out of juveniles.

Manages all shellfish production orders, ensures shellfish industry growers obtain product in a fair and timely manner, as well as coordinates with principal secretary to maintain a transparent payment and delivery system.

Trains and oversees seasonal technicians in culture techniques and equipment handling/maintenance.

Installs and maintains laboratory support systems, culture equipment, and facility equipment.

Position Status

Full Time

Hours Per Week

Position Salary

Annual Minimum Salary

45602.000

Annual Mid Range Salary

57719.000

Annual Maximum Salary

69837.000

Union Description

Admin Assembly (MPSC)

Payroll Designation

PeopleSoft

Benefits

Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.
Rutgers also offers a benefit program to eligible full-time postdoctoral fellow students. For details, please go to https://finance.rutgers.edu/healthcare-risk/insurance/postdoctoral-health-insurance.

COVID-19 Immunization Requirement

Rutgers University requires all new employees to provide proof that they are fully vaccinated and have received a booster (where eligible) against COVID-19 prior to commencement of employment, unless the University has granted the employee a medical or religious exemption. Employees who are not eligible for a booster at the time of an offer of employment provide proof they have received a booster upon eligibility and upload proof of same. Based on current guidance, individuals are considered fully vaccinated against COVID-19 two weeks after receiving the final dose of a vaccine approved or authorized for emergency use in the United States or a vaccine that has been listed for emergency use by the World Health Organization. Eligibility for a booster against COVID-19 varies and is explained on the University's web site located at https://coronavirus.rutgers.edu/covid-19-vaccine. Failure to provide proof of primary vaccination and booster will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Seniority Unit

Terms of Appointment

Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility

ABP

Minimum Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in Marine Biology, Environmental Biology, Aquaculture, or any related field.

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Thorough proficiency and understanding of shellfish biology, rearing, husbandry, and related matters.

Preferred Qualifications

A minimum 2 years of bivalve shellfish related aquaculture experience.

Specific knowledge and proficiency in saltwater aquaculture systems, closed system aquaculture, water quality maintenance and monitoring, and an understanding of basic regulatory and permitting requirements for NJ shellfish aquaculture are preferred but not required.

Equipment Utilized

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds, must be comfortable with occasional work on ladders, must be willing to work on your feet in a non-air conditioned hatchery environment for 6-8 hours a day, must not be allergic to shellfish or chlorine/bleach

Special Conditions

Posting Number

21ST3556

Posting Open Date

01/27/2022

Special Instructions to Applicants

Regional Campus

Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Home Location Campus

Off Campus

Location Details

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* Do you have a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Marine Biology, Environmental Biology, Aquaculture, or any related field?

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume/CV

2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents

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Biodiversity Informatics Specialist: American Museum of Natural History- New York City, New York

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Biodiversity Informatics Specialist: American Museum of Natural History- New York City, New York

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Summer Job Opportunity: Shorebird Volunteer Coordinator - Goose Rocks Beach  

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Seasonal (12 weeks) Reservation Stewardship Field Technician, Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests

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Seasonal (12 weeks) Reservation Stewardship Field Technician, Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests

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Seasonal Conservation Easement Steward (12 weeks) - Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests

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Research Laboratory Assistant at Bioacoustic and Behavioral Ecology Laboratory at Syracuse University

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Research Laboratory Assistant at Bioacoustic and Behavioral Ecology Laboratory at Syracuse University

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Employment Opportunities at The Ecology School- Saco, Maine

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Ecology Educator
Applications for Spring 2022 Educator positions are now being accepted! Positions will be filled on a rolling basis and applications will be accepted until positions are filled.
The Ecology School seeks applicants interested in joining our team of Ecology Educators. A successful Educator invests their time, energy, and enthusiasm into providing exceptional programming and contributing to a dynamic and supportive community. As an Ecology School Educator, you will gain valuable teaching skills, as well as experience with, and insight into, a successful non-profit.

There has been a compensation increase made to this position in February 2022!

Ecology Educator Position Description Ecology Educator Application Form

Farm apprentice
Applications for the 2022 Farm Apprentice position are now being accepted. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
The Ecology School seeks applicants to join our Farm and Operations Team. The Farm Apprentice will work closely with the Farm Manager to grow a wide array of vegetables on our one-acre plot, using no-till methods. The farm apprentice will be involved in all aspects of production, from seeding in the greenhouse, planting, tending, and harvesting in the field, to washing and processing, among other tasks.
Farm Apprentice Position Description

Our Educator alumni is a community who are bonded by the shared experience of teaching at The Ecology School. More affectionately known as FOAM (Fantastic Order of Alumni Masters), this group of 360+ individuals come from all over the world to spend a semester (or two, or three, or four...) bringing energy, fun, and laughter to not only our program participants, but also to each other. Since 1999, passionate nature lovers, environmental stewards, and experiential education seekers from a variety of backgrounds sojourn to Maine, finding the joy empowering others to make connections with nature and to create an experience unlike any other at The Ecology School.

The Ecology School is enormously proud of our teaching staff and deeply grateful for the time, energy, enthusiasm, and heart they contribute to The Ecology School. The FOAM Network was created to help support Educators after leaving The Ecology School as well as create an easy avenue for Educator alumni to stay connected. FOAM is a vibrant community of former and current educators and staff who share curriculum ideas, jobs, friendships, and even marriages and babies! The Ecology School holds a once early FOAM Summit where FOAMers are invited back to campus to reconnect, network with other FOAMers, and develop professionally.

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Research Scientist, Science Systems and Applications, MD

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Laboratory Researcher IV

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Position Details

Recruitment/Posting Title

Laboratory Researcher IV

Job Category

Staff & Executive - Research (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory)

Department

SEBS-Haskin Shellfsh Rsrch Lab

Posting Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Laboratory Researcher IV for the Haskin Shellfish Research Lab. Duties include but are not limited to production of cultchless eastern oyster, bay scallop, and surf clam seed in accordance with existing NJAIC protocol for sale to private industry, coordination and interaction with private industry growers, assisting with ongoing externally funded culture efforts, and training and oversight of a small team of seasonal undergraduate and graduate student technicians.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

Oversee daily bivalve hatchery activities including broodstock conditioning, spawning, larval rearing, post-set husbandry, and grow-out of juveniles.

Manages all shellfish production orders, ensures shellfish industry growers obtain product in a fair and timely manner, as well as coordinates with principal secretary to maintain a transparent payment and delivery system.

Trains and oversees seasonal technicians in culture techniques and equipment handling/maintenance.

Installs and maintains laboratory support systems, culture equipment, and facility equipment.

Position Status

Full Time

Hours Per Week

Position Salary

Annual Minimum Salary

45602.000

Annual Mid Range Salary

57719.000

Annual Maximum Salary

69837.000

Union Description

Admin Assembly (MPSC)

Payroll Designation

PeopleSoft

Benefits

Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.
Rutgers also offers a benefit program to eligible full-time postdoctoral fellow students. For details, please go to https://finance.rutgers.edu/healthcare-risk/insurance/postdoctoral-health-insurance.

COVID-19 Immunization Requirement

Rutgers University requires all new employees to provide proof that they are fully vaccinated and have received a booster (where eligible) against COVID-19 prior to commencement of employment, unless the University has granted the employee a medical or religious exemption. Employees who are not eligible for a booster at the time of an offer of employment provide proof they have received a booster upon eligibility and upload proof of same. Based on current guidance, individuals are considered fully vaccinated against COVID-19 two weeks after receiving the final dose of a vaccine approved or authorized for emergency use in the United States or a vaccine that has been listed for emergency use by the World Health Organization. Eligibility for a booster against COVID-19 varies and is explained on the University's web site located at https://coronavirus.rutgers.edu/covid-19-vaccine. Failure to provide proof of primary vaccination and booster will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Seniority Unit

Terms of Appointment

Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility

ABP

Minimum Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in Marine Biology, Environmental Biology, Aquaculture, or any related field.

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Thorough proficiency and understanding of shellfish biology, rearing, husbandry, and related matters.

Preferred Qualifications

A minimum 2 years of bivalve shellfish related aquaculture experience.

Specific knowledge and proficiency in saltwater aquaculture systems, closed system aquaculture, water quality maintenance and monitoring, and an understanding of basic regulatory and permitting requirements for NJ shellfish aquaculture are preferred but not required.

Equipment Utilized

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds, must be comfortable with occasional work on ladders, must be willing to work on your feet in a non-air conditioned hatchery environment for 6-8 hours a day, must not be allergic to shellfish or chlorine/bleach

Special Conditions

Posting Number

21ST3556

Posting Open Date

01/27/2022

Special Instructions to Applicants

Regional Campus

Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Home Location Campus

Off Campus

Location Details

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* Do you have a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Marine Biology, Environmental Biology, Aquaculture, or any related field?

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume/CV

2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents

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